Finding the Third Proportional to 470,784 and 604,476
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Solution
The third proportional to 470,784 and 604,476 is: 776,133.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
470,784 : 604,476 = 604,476 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
470,784/604,476 = 604,476/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
470,784x = 604,476 × 604,476 - Step 4: Simplify right side
470,784x = 365,391,234,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 365,391,234,576/470,784 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 776,133.50
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